SIOUX FALLS: North Dakota hits jackpot in 5-0 win over Quinnipiac
North Dakota’s offense exploded early and coasted to a 5-0 win over Quinnipiac to book their ticket to Vegas for the 2026 Frozen Four.
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SIOUX FALLS: North Dakota’s Spunar blanks Merrimack, 3-0
North Dakota’s Jan Spunar stopped all 31 shots he faced as top-seed North Dakota blanked Cinderella Merrimack, 3-0, to advance.
SIOUX FALLS: Quinnipiac outlasts Providence, 5-2
Quinnipiac scored three times in the second to take control and held off a late charge from Providence, adding to empty-net goals to win 5-2.
FARGO REGION: Western Michigan strikes twice on the power play, kills late major to skate past UMass, 2-1, and earn the program’s first Frozen Four berth
Western Michigan struck twice during a major power play and held on for a 2-1 victory over UMass to advance to the program’s first Frozen Four (photo: Tim Brule)
FARGO REGION: UMass posts dramatic third-period rally, upsets Minnesota in OT to set up date with Western Michigan
Aydar Suniev’s second goal of the game in overtime gave UMass a 5-4 win over Minnesota and sets up a regional final game against Western Michigan (photo: Tim Brule)
FARGO REGION: Top seed Western Michigan lives to fight another day thanks to Grant Slukynsky’s game-winner in double OT, wins 2-1 over Minnesota State
It took two overtimes, but top seeded Western Michigan found a way past Minnesota State, 2-1, on Grant Slukynsky’s goal (photo: Tim Brule)
Western Michigan topples Denver on Bump’s double-OT winner, Broncos claim first NCHC Frozen Faceoff title
ST. PAUL, Minn. –- It’s pretty safe to say Western Michigan forward Alex Bump had a great time playing back in the arena where he already knew how to light up a scoreboard. Bump’s second goal of the night and third of the weekend capped a brilliant tournament for both him and his Broncos, who … Read more
Four different players score to guide Western Michigan into NCHC championship game after win over North Dakota in semifinal tilt
ST. PAUL, Minn. -– With a No. 1 seed still within reach, Western Michigan continues to steamroll its way into another NCAA tournament. Four different players scored goals and seven players had points overall as the Broncos knocked off North Dakota 4-2 Friday night at the Xcel Enercy Center, advancing to their second Frozen Faceoff … Read more
Defending champ Denver outlasts Arizona State 4-2 in NCHC conference semifinals, will play for Frozen Faceoff title Saturday
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The last time the Denver Pioneers took the ice at Xcel Energy Center, they won and brought their 10th national championship back to the Rocky Mountains. There’s just something about playing in St. Paul that brings out good hockey for DU, and after outlasting the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-2 on … Read more
5 numbers to know from Denver’s win over Boston College in the Men’s Frozen Four championship game
The Pioneers needed to kill only two penalties in Saturday’s championship game. Here’s a look at some key stats.
3 topics of conversation for Denver before Men’s Frozen Four title game
Denver’s news conference Friday before the NCAA championship game featured talk of energy, defense and a former coach offering encouragement.
Wisconsin’s McClellan gets Mike Richter Award from former Badgers goalie
Kyle McClellan was named the nation’s top men’s goalie after leading the country in save percentage and shutouts.
Boston College makes the most of its opportunities against Michigan
The Eagles, deep and powerful, pushed their way into the national championship game with skilled players scoring.
Denver finds a way into Men’s Frozen Four championship game after poor start
The Pioneers won a third straight one-goal game to advance to Saturday’s final.
Disrupting strong offenses key as Boston University, Denver eye Frozen Four opener
Denver is the top offensive team in the country and Boston University is fourth. They meet in the Men’s Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday.
Down 2-0, confident Boston University rallies to down Minnesota 6-3 to win Sioux Falls regional as Terriers ‘stuck to the game plan’ to get back to Frozen Four
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Revenge may not have been a motivating factor, but there’s no doubt Boston University is relishing returning the favor from how their 2023 campaign ended. Second-period goals by Shane LaChance and Jack Harvey helped the Terriers rally from a deficit to a lead they would never relinquish as they avenged their … Read more
Nelson posts two goals as Minnesota utilizes ‘lot of momentum,’ rallies in third period, stuns Omaha 3-2 to play for Sioux Falls regional championship
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota forward Jaxon Nelson had himself a night to remember near his old hometown. Nelson scored twice in the third period, which included the late game-winner as Minnesota rallied to beat Omaha 3-2 on Thursday night at Denny Sanford Premier Center, advancing to Saturday night’s regional final. Nelson, a native of … Read more
Boston University doubles up RIT, gains 6-3 victory, ‘a great win,’ to advance to Sioux Falls regional title game
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Even if the Hockey East championship game didn’t go as planned for the Terriers, it’s how they play now that matters. Now they’re one win away from a return trip to the Frozen Four. Macklin Celebrini scored and had an assist to go over 60 points for the season and six … Read more
No. 3 Denver stymies No. 11 Omaha’s offense to win third NCHC Frozen Faceoff playoff championship
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Denver Pioneers are no strangers to lighting up a scoreboard. The nation’s most potent offense didn’t have too many issues putting up goals night in and night out all season, but in the first half, defense had been something of a liability to offset a chunk of all that scoring. … Read more
No. 3 Denver rallies four times, ends No. 17 St. Cloud State’s season in OT to advance to NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship
ST. PAUL, Minn. – It can be a very difficult task to end an opponent’s season – especially when you have to rally as many times as Denver did on Friday. But the Pioneers’ high-powered offense blitzed St. Cloud State with 13 goals in a two-game road sweep three weeks ago, and they had enough … Read more